Jelle Vanendert is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist, born on 19 February 1985 in Neerpelt, who competed in ten Grand Tours during his career. His breakthrough came in the 2011 Tour de France, where he rode as a climbing helper for Jurgen Van den Broeck until his leader crashed out, then attacked on stage 14 to win at Plateau de Beille. He finished twentieth overall and wore the King of the Mountains jersey. In 2012 he led Lotto-Belisol in the Ardennes classics, finishing second in the Amstel Gold Race, fourth in La Flèche Wallonne and tenth in Liège-Bastogne-Liège. He announced his retirement in August 2021. His younger brother Dennis also raced professionally.
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is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist
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1. Le Dico du Tour: Jelle Vanendert dans le Tour de France
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le 19 février 1985 à Neerpelt (Belgique)
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He competed in a total of ten Grand Tours during his career.
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is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist
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is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist
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He rode the Tour de France initially as the main climbing domestique for Jurgen Van den Broeck.
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